Iran
Inflation 40%, ingenuity 100%.
Iran, Heading to the 2026 World Cup — Key Facts
- Beat Wales in Qatar 2022. Iran's 2-0 stoppage-time win over Wales at Qatar 2022 was one of the most dramatic finishes of that tournament.
- FIFA World #18. Iran enters the 2026 World Cup ranked #18 in the world by FIFA, coached by A. Ghalenoei.
- Beat USA 2-1 at WC 1998. Iran famously beat the USA 2-1 at the 1998 World Cup — one of football's most politically charged matches.
- AFC Powerhouse. Iran has qualified for 6 World Cups — the most of any West Asian nation.
- $4K Median Wealth. Median household wealth in Iran is $4K — ranked #32 of 48 WC nations.
- $490.6B Economy. Iran's total economy is worth $490.6B — that's the financial muscle behind their World Cup campaign.
- Squad Worth $162M. Iran's 2026 squad is valued at $162M — #33 of 48 nations, about 10% of the world's most valuable squad (England).
- Mehdi Taremi. Their crown jewel is valued at $13M — about 8% of the entire Iran squad.
- Azadi Stadium: 100,000+. Tehran's Azadi Stadium has hosted crowds of over 100,000 for Iran qualifiers — one of Asia's most intimidating venues.
- Ali Daei: 109 International Goals. Ali Daei was the world's all-time top international scorer (109 goals) for over 17 years — only Ronaldo eventually passed him.
🇮🇷 Iran — Heading to the 2026 World Cup
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Iran's World Cup squad
Mehdi Taremi
Serie A finalist with Inter. Iran's all-time top scorer in the modern era.
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Meet the nation
Iranian households cope with extreme inflation and sanctions by saving in gold, real estate and crypto. Entrepreneurial culture is intense.
Roughly 50 million Iranians hold stock market accounts — one of the world's highest rates.
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Iran FAQ
What is Iran's financial personality?
Iran is "The Sanctioned Survivor". Iranian households cope with extreme inflation and sanctions by saving in gold, real estate and crypto. Entrepreneurial culture is intense.
How wealthy is Iran?
Iran has a GDP per capita of $6K, a total economy of $490.6B, and median household wealth of $4K. It ranks #32 of 48 World Cup nations on wealth.
What is Iran's savings rate?
Households in Iran save about 18% of disposable income, and 50% of adults participate in the stock market.
How strong is Iran at the 2026 World Cup?
Iran enters the 2026 World Cup ranked #18 by FIFA, coached by A. Ghalenoei, with Mehdi Taremi as their star player (market value $13M). Their full squad is valued at $162M.
Which group is Iran in at the 2026 World Cup?
Iran is drawn in Group A of the 2026 FIFA World Cup co-hosted by the USA, Canada and Mexico.
What are Iran's biggest football achievements?
Iran's honours include: AFC Asian Cup × 3, WC: 6 appearances.
